The Government of Rajasthan launched an AI portal in January 2026 following the Cabinet's approval of the Rajasthan AI/ML Policy 2026 on December 30, 2025. The portal features an AI sandbox and a chatbot named "Ask Raj GenAI." Its privacy policy, however, is brief at 250 words and does not mention the Data Protection and Privacy Act (DPDP Act). The policy states that user data is hosted on secure servers within India, complying with Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) guidelines, but provides no further specifics, according to medianama.com.
The portal is managed by the Department of Information Technology and Communication (DoIT&C) and serves as the primary interface for the state's AI initiative. The privacy policy outlines four categories of data collected, including identity and contact information, but does not clarify the exact guidelines referenced or the server hosts. It also omits details on how data entered into the AI sandbox or chatbot is handled. The AI/ML policy mandates that every government department identify AI use cases and appoint AI nodal officers, positioning the portal as a key component of this program, medianama.com reported.
Rajasthan is among the first Indian states to move beyond AI regulation toward operational AI deployment at the government level. The limited scope of the privacy policy raises questions about data governance and transparency, especially given the increasing scrutiny of AI data practices nationwide. The portal's vague commitment to data localization aligns with broader government efforts to keep data within India but lacks clarity on enforcement or oversight mechanisms. This approach contrasts with more detailed privacy frameworks seen in other jurisdictions, highlighting challenges in balancing AI innovation with citizen data protection, medianama.com noted.
The Rajasthan AI/ML Policy 2026 and the AI portal represent a significant step in state-led AI adoption, with the portal's privacy policy last updated daily but still lacking comprehensive data handling disclosures. The Department of Information Technology and Communication continues to oversee the portal, which remains a focal point for the state's AI initiatives as of September 2026, medianama.com stated.